In her official CBS bio for “Survivor: Cagayan,” San Jose’s Morgan McLeod says she went on the popular reality series to “show everyone that just because I have huge boobs and a pretty face does not mean I’m dumb. It just means I look better when I’m winning.”

The former San Francisco 49ers cheerleader took her physical assets, along with that robust self-confidence, into the latest installment of the show, which bills itself as a battle of “brains vs. brawn vs. beauty.” McLeod, not surprisingly, competes on the “Beauty” tribe.

The 21-year-old communications student at San Jose State admits that her looks have helped more than hurt over the years — she was only a senior at Archbishop Mitty High School when she beat out hundreds of other women to make the 49ers Gold Rush squad. But she wants viewers to know that she’s not the “stuck-up bratty kind of girl who thinks she’s better than everyone else.”

McLeod took some time recently to chat via phone. As usual, any details about her time on the island were strictly off limits.

Q What made you think you could survive “Survivor”?

A Anyone who knows my history knows that I’m completely opposite from the outdoorsy type. But I knew I could do this. I’ve been in some pretty competitive cutthroat situations in my life. I’m not afraid.

Q Like what kind of competitive situations?

A Like being part of a group of 32 (cheerleaders). There’s drama all the time. And all through high school, I’ve had to compete to get on the dance team and be part of the school musicals.

Q You say in your bio that you thought the past “Survivor” castaway you’d be most like is Parvati Shallow. Why is that?

A Because she’s beautiful and fun and flirty and manipulative like me. She was a great all-around player who had the ability to make everyone love her but also fear her. We’ll have to see if I can live up to that.

Q Often, on reality shows, the beautiful women attract a lot of haters. Are you prepared to have people saying bad things about you online and elsewhere?

A I’m used to it. As far back as the eighth grade, I’ve had people say, or write, mean things about me. I just brush it off. The people who really know me know that I’m not crazy and stuck up.

Q On the other hand, there will probably be a lot of guys developing crushes on you. Do you have a boyfriend?

A Yes, I’m in a serious relationship.

Q How serious?

A Really serious. We live together and we both have tattoos of each other’s initials. Sorry, guys.

Q Being a “beauty” shouldn’t automatically rule out the other traits (“brains” and “brawn”). How are you in the “brains” department?

A I’m not a dumb ditz. I went to a really elite college-prep high school and I’m going to college.

Q Were you a good student?

A (Laughing). I was horrible in math, so I had to go to summer school. Other than that, I was pretty good in the classroom and didn’t get into trouble.

Q And “brawn?”

A I know people don’t think cheerleading, or dancing, is a sport, but I disagree. It’s really physical. I’ve been active all my life. I work out a lot and I can kick butt when I have to.

Q Back to your bio, you say that your pet peeves include terrible pickup lines. Can you give us an example?

A Oh, I can’t specifically remember any right now, but I work as a waitress and I hear them every night. The worst are from drunk, older, non-attractive guys who actually think I’d be interested in them. I mean, look at yourself and now look at me. I have no time or interest.

Q What was your most memorable moment as a 49ers cheerleader?

A When the team went to London to play the Denver Broncos (in 2010). We spent nine days over there and had a lot of private events, including one where they had the Crown Jewels. It was an awesome experience.

Q So who’s your favorite 49er?

A Well, any mixing between the cheerleaders is a big no-no, but Patrick Willis is really nice. He has come to the restaurant and he always leaves good tips. A lot of them don’t.